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OPA News Release: [08/26/2004]
Contact Name: Ed
Frank
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
Statement of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao:
“Association Health Plans Needed to Ensure More Americans Have Access to
Affordable Health Insurance”
WASHINGTON—U.S.
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today released the following statement
regarding today’s Census Bureau report about the number of Americans with
health insurance.
“Today's report shows once again why it's so important for
Congress to quickly pass legislation giving small business workers better
access to quality, affordable health insurance through Association Health Plans
(AHPs).
“AHPs would allow small businesses to band together to purchase
health insurance at lower rates and gain the same access to affordable, secure
coverage that union members and workers at larger businesses enjoy.
“I hope the Congress acts on this common-sense legislation as
soon as they reconvene in September.”
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